‘If we don’t get it, shut it down!’

With the expiration of the United Parcel Service contract with the Teamsters union fast approaching, dozens of Teamsters Local 623 members and supporters from other unions and progressive organizations held a “practice” picket line and rally on July 13. The picket, held at the main gate of the Hog Island UPS facility in Philadelphia, was one of many taking place around the U.S.

– Report and photos by Joe Piette

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